? ° 5 THE COLL vy m 2 = GE NEWS | VOL. XLI, NO. 23 "ARDMORE and BRYN MAWR, PA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL. 25, 1945 Copysright, Tinekees of res Mawr College, 1945 PRICE 10 CENTS Maids, Porters’ Play Presented With Originality Goodhart, April 21.~An amazing understanding of the special hu- mor of the play pervaded the en- tire Maids and Porters’ produc- tion of Joseph Kesselring’s Ar- senic and Old Lace. The tone of ‘the play differed from that of the original~chiefly in removing the action from the plane of the ma- c, Page Two THE COLLEGE NEWS soe The College News is fully protected by copyright. THE COLLEGE NEWS. (Founded in 1914) Published weekly during the College Year (except during ‘Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter holidays, and during examination weeks) in the interest of Bryn Mawr College at the Ardmore Printing Company, Ardmore, ig and Bryn Mawr College. Nothing: that appears in it may be reprinted either haga: or in part without permission of the Editor-in-Chief. . Editorial Bond Aprit OursLer, 46, Editor-in-Chief Nancy Morenouse, 47, Copy Darst Hyatt, *47, News. Rosina BATESON, °47 EmiLy Evarts, ’47, News THELMA BALDASARRE, M2. Editorial Staff LANIER DUNN, 747 Monnte BELLow, °47 Laura DimMonp, °47 ANNE Nystrom, /’48 Joan Brack, *4 ‘ Cartoons ‘ RHETTA TAYLOR, °47 Photogra pher HaNNAH KAUFMANN, ’45 Business Board © ANN WERNER, °47, Business Manager ANN Kinossury, °47, Advertising Manager ConsvELo Kunn, *48 - Subscription Board | : Nancy STRICKLER, 47 Manager Lovina BRENDLINGER, °46 Euise KrarT, *46 HELEN GILBERT, °46 ELIZABETH MANNING, °46 BARBARA COTINS, °47 -BARBARA YOUNG, 747 ANN Fre.tp, 48 Marcia DEMBow, °47 LouisE GORHAM, °47 Harriet Warp, *48 Bettina KLuEPFEL, °48 DoroTHy JONES, °47. _ Sports ELIzABETH Day, °47 - Subscription, $2.50 Mailing Price, $3. 00 ‘Subscriptions may begin at any time Entered as second ciass matter at the Ardmore, Pa., Fost Office Under Act of Congress August 24, 1912 International Education Office | The time scheduled for the San Francisco Conference has arrived, and the eyes of the whole world are focused ex- pectantly on the problems which will be discussed. One of the least publicized issues is that of an International Office for Education. The term is self-explanatory; the purpose is to give people of the nations, not just statesmen and schol- ars, an understanding of economic, political, and cultural con- ditions of the world. It is impossible for this goal to be re- alized unless there is wide-spread education, that is, educa- ton which is available to all, and-which gives a comprehensive understandng of other nations’ problems. If we consider education as a whole today, we see the result of one method in the so-called Hitler youth movement. Japan, too, has stressed nationalism, racial discrimination, and active aggression. On the other hand, in England and the United States the trend has been towards an internation- al view. pi ating WR the gap between these methods is wide, and only by rdination can any basis for future in- ternational understanding, essential to peace, be found. At this time, many of the people who will be leaders in the future have been interruptéd in their education. They, however, have actually seen the results of past mistakes, and can realize the importance of the issue. We who are at Bryn Maayr are among ‘those whose basic education has remained more or less stable. Therefore, it is important that we see clearly all that is implied by the question of whether there}. should be an International Office for Education. The main point of contention is whether education should enter into the international political discussions taking place at San-Francisco. The extreme con view states that this would lead to a worldwide Hitler Youth Movement and ster- eotyped education. On the other side of the question is the fact that private enterprise is simply not adequate, judging from, any results seen in the*past. The fear of propaganda, a phobia which rears its ugly head whenever there is any mention of government control of education, can be discarded when we consider the proposals of the International Office for Education plan, that there is to be “no interferenée with the organization, administration, curriculum, or method of in- struction of any system of schools, whether operated by state, church, or individuals—“A body controlled and+sup- ported by all races and nations is not as free to propagandize, a habit of the Fascists, Nazis, Communists, and Imperialists ‘of the last twenty-five years. As Mr. Simmons stressed in his last lecture, in the case |. of Russia, our fear of her has been largely causéd by our complete lack of knowledge. ~This is not the way to prepare for a lasting peace. We must have a fuller and deeper uny derstanding of other nations, and International Education is the most comprehensive and enduring way to achieve these _ aims. | of, the- difficulties; The Lin the United States. before the war idealism ebbs. Current Events Questions concerning Russia were answered by Dr. Simmons at another general discussion - simi- lar to that held last week. Dr, Sim- mons feels that there are many demoeratic ¢lements. in Russia which will tend to grow in strength during the coming years, though Russia’s economic system will re- main much the same. ‘fhe elements of democracy work from the ground up, accoiding to Dr. Simmons, and becom» less as a higher stage in the hierarchy of the state is reached. Thus candi- dates for local offices in Russia are chosen by local groups and campaign among themselves, but the actual election is held after a nominating committee composed largely of members of the local Soviet has selected the one or two men whose names are to appear on the ballot and who are thereby virtually elected beforehand. In foreign policy, upon which most of the questions ‘centered, Russia’s attitude “derives entirely from the situation before the war.” In the neighboring states she would like governments which are friendly to Russia but not neces- -sarily Communist, which would not enter into alliances with powers unfriendly to Russia, and which would favor good economic rela- tions with Russia. She favors the Bretton Woods agreements _ be- cause “a Socialist economy such as the Russian prefers to deal with monopolies or big units.” “In the case of Poland, Dr. Sim- mons feels that disagreement as to the interpretation of the Yalta statement on Poland is the basis Yalta agreement definitely stated, de- clared Dr. Simmons, that the re- vised Polish government was to be built around the Lublin govern- ment, and the Russians interpret- ed this to mean that a few other elements were to be added to the existing Committee. The British and the Americans, on the other hand, interpreted this to mean that an entirely new government would be formed with represen- tatives of all groups. Mrs. Manning took issue with this view of the British and American attitude, saying she felt that Roosevelt and Churchill had ceded all they pos- sibly could at Yalta, and did ex- pect some revision of the existing government. Strijcker Thanks College For Louvain Library Contributions March 30, 1945 Miss’ Katherine McBride, President Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Dear Miss McBride: I beg to thank the students and faculty of Bryn Mawr College, through you, not only for their generotis contribution to the Lou- vain Library Book Fund, but at the same time for the kind and en- couraging interest "shown toward the old University which has been damaged and which will again con- tinue its centuries-old mission on behalf of Belgium. Very sincerely yours, P. J. Strijceker President of the Executive Com- mittee of the Louvain Library Book Fund. Predetermined Marking Considered Unjust By Students To the Editors: On Monday, April 23, Mr. Post announced to his Greek Lit. class that the Dean’s Office had suggest- ed he should mark the year papers so that approximately 50% of the class receive 70’s, 20% 60 or be- | low, and 20% 80 or above. When the class protested that they might be especially bright, Mr. Post said, “In that case the final exam can be made so difficult that no one can get over 80.” Although merely a _ suggested marking system, its effect on the class was demoralizing. Every piece of work should be given the mark it deserves and not a mark determined in advance. Other pro- fessors apparently do not follow this system, and to suggest it to a new profesosr is certainly un- wise. This predetermined marking system seems to us so preposter- ous that we are sure there must bé some mistake and hope the Dean’s Office will clarify their statement. . Signed: Lanier Dunn Darst Hyatt ||| Compulsory Military Training The approaching end of the war has accelerated recent discussion of the proposal for compulsory military training Advocates of the bill demand action It seems to me, apart from | will be difficult indeed. the other members of the News Board, that such legislation imperatively demands consideration in the cold light of real- ity, for aside from the unfortunate influences of militarism which might arise, the value ‘of such a program must be viewed objectively. The greater the totality of: cada war, the more im- portant become the economic phases of it. The only way in which the United States could be economically prepared for war would be through the adoption of £ program comparable to Nazi militarism, with a major part of our economy geared to its demands. Obviously, any such program would be highly undesir- able. The institution of military training, moreover, would be no indieation of our willingness to back. up our commit- ments. The existence of military training in France was no guarantee she would fulfill her oblgations to Czechoslovakia in. 1938. ~ : It seems more likely that. anilitary’ training is one of those panaceas offered to divert ‘us from the. acceptance of our full responsibilities in an international organization. For by the time a potential war has reached the point where ex- isting military strength is the determining factor, aversion “ae Nancy A. Morehouse Condemned by - Students — To the News: tem whéreby the Dean’s Office in- unsatisfactory scholastic standing, ent. We feel that the student should be given the opportunity to discuss the matter with the Dean before any such action is taken. In our opinion, the existing sys- tem causes parents unnécessary- worry, and in some cases . there are special circumstances unknown to the Dean’s Office, which would warrant postponing or withholding: such information. Signed, (Marguerite Frost, -*46 Elizabeth Hoffman, 746. Patricia ‘Wilsey' Franck, ’46 NOTICES As You Like It. The production time of As You. Like It has been changed to the. afternoons of May 5 and 6. The hind Goodhart, Red Cross Elections Secretary—Barbara Bunce. Publicity -Manager — Cynthia Haynes. : Treasurer—Ruth Lee Periman: Surgical Dressings — Elaine France. Nurses Aides—Helen Gilbert and. Ann Chase. Valley Forge Niles. Canteen Corps—Betsy Kalten- thaler. Blood Doning—Louise Sheldon. Volunteers at Home for Incura-. bles—Agnese Nelms. Activities—Ann. * Junior Prom The Junior Prom, annually—the- big spring event at Bryn Mawr,, will be given this year on Satur- day night, May 5, Because -of the twelve o’clock curfew, the dance. will. begin at 8:30 and last only until 11:45. Admission will: be $2.50: for couples. The Debonairs Or-. chestra will play for the prom. It. will be held in the gym, .which is to be decorated as a Charleston Garden. Gloria Waldman: and Ruth Spanish. Club. “Origins of Latin-American. Mu-. sic” will be the subject of a record- concert and informal talk to be given by Mr. Joseph Hellmer on. Thursday evening. at 7:30 in. the Spanish House.-. The. lecture-con-. cert,. to. which everyone is invited: is being. sponsored by the Spanish Club and will be in English. « Mr. Hellmer, who conducts. a radio program on Latin-American music over a Philadelphia. station,,. is an authority on the: subject: Physics Course — ; The Department of Physics. an-. nounces a new course in Astron- omy, Physics 252c, which will be-. given next year. Either’ Physics. 101 or first and second year work. in any natural science or mathe- matics ‘is the’ prerequisite. © Elections The French Club announces the following elections: President, Alice Elaine Fisher; Vice-President, Jo- anne ‘Mott; Treasurer, Nancy Strickler. Marilyn Wellemeyer has Wyndham. Catholic Club Monsignor Bonner will speak at the.second meeting of the Catholic , day, February 27 at 8:15 in the Common Room. This will be a dis-. cussion meeting; open to all. ‘ ‘ f Dean’s Office Practices — We object to the existing sys- — forms a student’s parents of her | without first consulting the stud- | play will be given in the dell be-. Leyendecker are the, co-chairmen, been elected Hall President of Club,’ which will be held on Fri---~ eee THE COLLEGE NEWS Page Three Maids and Porters | Offer Original Show Continuea from Page | fect keeping with the characters of the two sisters, and the smooth- ness of their performances indi- cated a good deal of feeling for the stage. Louis White as’ Teddy Brewster represented one of those miracles of casting. which occur rarely in ‘any production. The solemnity and dignity of his speech, and the earnest ardor of his “Charge!” brought out the full humor of the original conception of “the part. The minor role of Mr. Gibbs, the |; man who almost drank the wine, as played by Rosalie Jones, was a memorable one. of his continually repeated “It won’t help if I don’t like the room” contrasted perfectly with his whirling frantic exit. The role of Mortimer Brewster, played by Al Mackey, was carried out with the proper amount of be- wilderment. mixed with semi-au- _thoritative manliness. He showed an amazing coordination of word and gesture which added to the farcical tone of the part in the more macabre scenes, while not detracting in the slightest from the more romantic moments of the play. , Minnie: Newton and Evelyn Johnson as Jonathan Brewster and Dr. Einstein. respectively, con- quered their off-stage sweetness to appear as truly desperate men. Minnie, while unlike the. tradition- al. Boris Karloff, brought to her role a certain amount of sullen horror which created the illusion of the true villain. Evelyn’s sense of humor, evident in past produc- tions, made her interpretation of the crack-pot doctor completely enjoyable. Portia Unthank was ‘thoroughly charming in her role as Elaine Harper, and Mildred Ethridge -as the Rev. Doctor Harper, managed a remarkable imitation of the voice of a traditional preacher. (Carrie Searles’ cynical tolerance of Teddy Brewster in her role as Officer Brady, and Aaron Simpkins’ interpretation of the eager but useless playwright-policeman dem- onstyated both ability and stage presence. Elizabeth Thompson’s characterization of Mr. Wither- spoon was completely sympathetic. - (Great. credit should be given to Elizabeth Dowling ’47-and Mary Cross ’47 for their careful and understanding direction and coach- ing, and to the stage crew, headed by Elizabeth Lilly *47: : The corpses that appeared at ‘the curtain call were: Vivian La- cey, Aurelia Young, Louise Lam- bert} Lucille Benjamin, Ann Brick- hous, Sarah Carmichael, Effie Car- michael, Jeannette Holland, Gloria Smith, Georgia Brown, Madeline Garner, Gardner Johnson, Sadie Bryant. ( =" The Bryn Mawr’ TrustCo. — Bryn Mawr, Pa. Member | Federal Deposit ’ Insurance Co. The. stolidity |. — Glee Club. Concert to Feature “Se lections of “Porgy and Bess’’ The promise of something new and different in the musical line will be the highlight of the glee club concert on Saturday night. Replacing the performance of the Gondoliers, it is hoped that the concert will bring together all as demonstrate the abilities of the those interested in music, as well club in the popular field. The program, entirely secular in character, will resemble a variety show with special emphasis on spring and selections from Porgy and Bess, the first time such a work has been presented. The first group of songs will consist of folk. B. M. Nursing School. To Reopen This Year Continued from Page | an additional number of qualified college-trained students this au- tumn. The school was organized in 1941 to meet the critical short- age of qualified registered nurses. By enrolling in this summer course students can proceed with the supervised practice of nursing in the ward of a hospital in ad- vance of the usual ‘fall courses and will receive time credit on the en- tire course. Pembroke East and West- will be the dormitories used, Dalton and Park will be used for class- rooms, the first floor of Taylor for administrative offices and _ the Deanery for the Nursing Arts. Be- tween eighty and ninety students are expected, about fifty going to Johns Hopkins, thirty to Columbia- Presbyterian, and eight or ten col- ored students to Lincoln Hospital. The curriculum will cover the major portion of “the usual pre- clinical requirements including an- atomy and physiology, chemistry, microbiology, and introduction to. nursing. The Dean of the School will be Miss Elizabeth Wilcox of the Col- ‘umbia -\Presbyterian School of Nursing, and the Administrator, Janet Yeager, of Philadelphia, and Miss Harriet Ferguson, Director of Halls. The Executive Commitee in charge of the, operations of the School is: Mrs. Thomas Raeburn White, Chairman; Mrs. James Chadwick-Collins, Treasurer and representative of Bryn Mawr Col- lege; Miss Margaret Conrad, rep- resentative of Columbia-Presby- terian; Miss Anna D. Wolf, rep- resentative of Johns Hopkins, and Miss Lorraine Dennhardt, repre- sentative 6f Lincoln. (The last three are the Directors of Nurses of the participating schools). Secretarial training for college women Catalog tells all. Addres Colles pat q We'll to the INN From the Maypole let us go, We are all starved as you must know. And take some time to sit and think. COLLEGE INN. for food and drink tunes such as the rousing “Follow me” which “Cookie” reminds us is with the pianissimo “Turn ye to me” which Cookie reminds us is “rich, it’s round, it’s mellow and well packed, but SOFT”. Included in this section is the Madrigal group which plaintively inquires “J wonder where the flowers is?”, and will close with the novelty number the “Orchestra Song”’. While “Cookie” inspires them to be “on the beam” with her Sto- kowski-like gyrations, she threat- ens to arrive on’ Saturday night ortified with spitballs for those ‘pirth (alias breath) control. And most interesting of all for Bryn Marwtyrs, she urges. them “to look feminine if possible”. Art Competition A competitive exhibition of char- coal sketches, drawn by members of the Art Club, was held in the Common Room on Sunday -after- noon with Mrs. Hilde Foss as of- ficial judge. ‘ Marguerite Frost was chosen “best artist of the year” without ‘hesitation, on the merit of a “nat- distinguished her work from that of the others. There was some dif- ficulty in judging which of her five sketches deserved highest distinction, but her one of Mrs. Foss was finally selected as hav- ing the most instinctive touch. All thirteen sketches the exhibition ‘were of scenes or peo- ple on the campus and displayed much ‘artistic talent. Among those in who entered their drawings were Nancy Crawford,+Marion Holland, Barbara Johnstone, Lucile Tuttle and Kathryn Weiss. Mawr, Mr. Who fail to loo kup or forget their} cat Wellesley College, and served pon By Frost ural feeling for the lines” which | 4 “h Flexner Lectures! About Recent Art Planned For 1946 Chosen -as Flexner lecturer of 1946, Alfred H. Barr, Jr: will give a series of lecturegO% Modern Art. During his. six at Bryn give weeks Barr will also many lectures*in the second semes- ter of the course, European Paint- ing since 1550. Upperclassmen may register for the second term only of this course but are strorge ly advised to take the: first term as an introduction or at least to audit it. Freshmen should register for the full year course. ~ ‘ Mr. Barr studied at Princeton and Harvard Universities, taught as director of the Museum of Modern Art from 1929 to 1944. Writing and editing numerous cat- alogues in connection With exhibi- tions at the museum, presenting many impressive exhibitions, in- stigating the various educational activities of the museum such as circulating exhibitions, sma:l hand-: books and reproductions, Mr. Barr has probably done more than any other individual to inform the American public of the nature of modern art. : Mr. Barr was intended to give the Flexner lectures in 1941 but declined because of unsettled con- itions at the museum due to the war. f Sodeas = DINAH FROST = Bryn Mawr Imported Yarns ‘Domestic Yarns Greeting Cards _} — co er 09 wo va Hh on a lees ‘et Bettws-Y-Coed _ (Opposite Goodhart Hall) 1-room apt. with fireplace and porch available for summer or year. Ideal for graduate student or instructor. $40 furnished. Bryn Mawr - 2} Use Dura-Glo hear so many women say, Love will indo. wasp with DURA- GLOSS yi. pk 88 for charm and gaiety in your whole appear- | ance. An exclusive ingredient called “Chrystallyne” helps | protect the polish against chipping and peeling. That's why you a-Gloss stays ork” 10¢ a bottle plus'tax, at cosmetic sas LORR LABORATORIES, PATERSON, N. & © (FOUNDED BY E. T. REYNOLDS uticle Remover Polish Remover Dura-Coat WHAT TO DO Now i } Deanery waitresses needed des- perately for Monday and Wednes- day lunches 12-2 o’clock. 50 cents an hour and lunch. See Doris Emerson, Wyndham. Summer Sleighton Farm School for Girls, Darling, Pennsylvania. Case Aides for the summer. Psychology or sociological majors, juniors or seniors. School for delinquent girls. Also permanent jobs at $130 per month. Haverford Nursery School. A teacher for the 3 to 5-year-olds from June 4 to: July 27, 8:30 to 12:00, five days a week. * $45 per ‘month. Community Service Society, New Jersey. Paid\case work aides for students who have completed their junior year.” Volunteer work for others. Woman’s Land Army, Maine. Poultry, dairy, and crops. Must work at least two weeks. 2 fj Headquarters for Dehydrated Soups ° | Onion, Yellow Pea, Rice Bonne,|}. Bortsch,. 15c pkg. Chili Dinner $1.50 HUBBS’ ‘STORE Bryn Mawr . ‘} i] re G — In the spring a young man’s fancy Turns to thoughts of love, Dreams of birds and bees and flowers See Jeannett’s for the}, above. |b Z2ace Dodd, Mead and Com- pany, Publishers since 1839, announce three Fellowships exclusively for College Students and Faculty Members. The Intercollegiate Literary pin of $1500 will be warded to the undergrad- wae in an American college or university who su the most promising pro for a novel, paymerit to be made during the year in . which the novel is to be completed. The Graduate Book Fellow- ship of $1500 has been estab- lished to encourage the writ- ing of non-fiction of general spe y, graduate students. fioweni will be granted on the basis of a project and sample chapters. The Faculty" Book Fellowship ~ of $2000 will be awarded to a faculty member to facil- itate the writin ts; hal ne of non-fiction. completed manuscript is fiot necessary at the time of application. For full details and appli- cation blanks regarding - these Fellowships, estub- lished exclusively for College Students and Fac- ulties, write to Dodd, _’ Mead and Company,’ 432 ‘Fourth Avenue, New York 16, New York. The clos- ing date for the submis- sion of projects is April 1, 1946. » 7 ° mists. o _ Pdge Four pet we THE COLLEGE NEWS | e - Inciden Not all philosophers are pessi- Dr. Nahm and Dr. Frank have carefully established a regu- lar morning custom. of greeting each other on sight with the words “Be happy!” Describing this as a ‘modern perversion of the famous imperative, Dr. Nahm confessed that he privately believes that it is a logically impossible command. . It sounds just plain pragmatically impossible to us. Miss Stapleton has finally solved .part of the problem of those Eng- lish majors who have trouble dis- tinguishing among the various po- etic meters. She interrupted an oral report, leaning forward ear- nestly to say “Anapests are easy to remember. Just think of “Don’t Fence Me In”—dum dee dee dum dee dum!” Wells Explains Plan Of Dumbarton Oaks Continued from.page 1 | ‘but reached: niuch farther — back. ‘Indeed, the whole record of the League of Nations is a mine of in- formation on which scholars and statesmen have drawn in their ‘re-' searches and plans. More specifi- cally, an enormous amount of con- sultation and exhaustive study ‘went into the months between the Moscow Declaration of October, 1948 and ~the Dumbarton Oaks meeting (Washington, August - October, 144). At Dumbarton Oaks, the American, British, Rus- sian and Chinese representatives formulated the famous ‘‘Propos- als,” which: constitute the basic agenda of the San Fraricisco Con- ference. Since October 7, 1944, the Proposals have been before the nations of the world for intensive -serutiny and analysis. ~ Over one hundred and fifty years ago, the American people participated ‘in a great popular discussion of the proposals of the Founding Fathers for “a more per- fect Union.” Now, on a much larger scale, there~is~ full debate on the Dumbarton Oaks recom- mendations, using public meetings, discussion groups, radio broad- casts, pictographs and a variety of printed materials. Our reor- ganized State Department has de- liberately fostered the widest pub- licity, and its representatives have spoken before all sorts of groups in every part of the country. The pages of the Department of State Bulletin are full of speeches by Roosevelt, Stettinius/ and their colleagues. If theseApeeches were collected and published in a single volume, they woulfi form a kind of new Federalist, comparable to the work of Madison, Hamilton and Jay. That Bryn Mawr College should want to participate in the great debate goes: without saying. Fac- ulty and students alike, we are all a d that there is'no more ‘im- extant or immediate question to which we can devote our attention. Current Events, that institution which Woodrow Wilson started on this campus, is a most appropriate place for such a debate. “In a Ourrent Events meeting last fall, Mrs. Manning discussed the Dum-: barton . Oaks Proposals. Since then, the various issues have more clearly taken shape: and they will be the subject matter of thé dis- cussion sponsored by the Alliance - . on» Thursday: afternoon. , tally... The male sex in general may be reputed to have a UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT GEORGE MORRISON‘ Manager : a BLU COMET _ |) pocer & GALLET LANCASTER AVE. BRYN MAWR oc N , || atenmtamtne ie.